Well-being and YU Episode #4 Students Facing Adversity: Navigating the Path Forward

Students often think that earning a degree is a clear-cut, linear process, but most of us will have to contend with unexpected academic, financial and health challenges while navigating our paths as students.

How many of us predicted there would be strike? How many of us thought about how to handle financial difficulties while doing well financially? And how many of us can see health crises coming? The answer to these questions is probably none.

In this episode, we help you prepare for adversity and crises as York University student, before they arise. Host Clifton Grant interviews Alfred Ene, Manager at the Office of Student Community Relations, also known as OSCR. OSCR provides advice, referrals, training, alternate dispute resolution methods, judicial processes and critical incident supports to help students navigate and resolve their issues.

Remember, you are not alone.

Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR) offers the following services:

• Care & Support
• Education & Training
• Critical Incident Management
• Conflict Resolution Services

Every student’s situation is unique, and OSCR might not be the right fit for everyone. There are tons of other departments within the Division of Students, and across the University, that can support you. OSCR may refer you to another department to help resolve the problems you’re facing, including:

• Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (REI)
• Housing Services
• Residence Life
• Security Services
• Student Accessibility Services
• Student Counselling, Health & Well-being
• Student Financial Services
• Student Support and Advising
• The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education
• The Office of the Ombudsperson
• York International